ALL-SCHOLASTICS: Softball

It was quite a run for local softball as Case and Bishop Stang both reached the state semifinals. The Cardinals and Spartans have three representatives on The Herald News All-Scholastics Softball team, as does Somerset Berkley.

It was quite a run for local softball as Case and Bishop Stang both reached the state semifinals. The Cardinals and Spartans have three representatives on The Herald News All-Scholastics Softball team, as does Somerset Berkley.

Here’s a closer look at the stars;

HAILEY LEVESQUE (Diman): The Bengal sophomore pitcher, Levesque finished with a record of 15-7 this year, leading the team to a berth in the South Sectional semifinals. Levesque was also named the Division 1 Mayflower League Most Valuable Player. Offensively, she had a batting average of .424.

ALEXIS VADEBONCOEUR (Diman): Diman’s speedy center fielder, Vadeboncoeur was the anchor of a strong defense, leading the team with a .946 fielding percentage. She also lead the team in stolen bases and helped guide the Bengals to a state tournament berth.

GIANNA TOBOJKA (Bishop Connolly): Only a freshman, Tobojka pitched in all but two of Bishop Connolly’s games this year and guided the Cougars into the state tournament. Tobojka was also the heart and soul of the Cougar offense, hitting third in the lineup.

HANNAH CARVALHO (Bishop Stang): Carvalho, a three-time EAC all-star, was the workhorse for the Spartans, pitching every inning this season and guiding her team to the Division 2 state semifinals. She posted a 1.41 ERA, striking out 118 in 163 innings. She walked 49. The Spartan junior and Eastern Athletic Conference all-star also hit third in a very potent offensive lineup, finishing with a .439 batting average and driving in 17 runs.

TAYLOR SHAKER (Bishop Stang): The Spartans’ speedy center fielder, the slap-hitting Shaker usually turned a single into a double with her 27 stolen bases. She also led the team with a .531 batting average and guided the Spartans to a berth in the Division 2 state semifinals. The Spartan leadoff hitter struck out just six times in 81 at-bats and highlighted a very strong defense. She was a three-time league all-star.

MIKAELA RYAN (Bishop Stang): The Bishop Stang catcher was the cleanup hitter in a potent offense that helped the Spartans reach the Division 2 state semifinals. Ryan finished with a .350 batting average and scored 16 runs while driving in 16. An EAC all-star, Ryan was a four-year starter for the Spartans.

TARA MCCANN (Durfee): McCann was Durfee’s ‘Ms. Everything’ as she led the team with a .516 batting average and pitched 128 innings for the Hilltoppers. Offensively, she was tops on the team with 33 hits and 25 runs scored. In the circle, she complied a 3.08 earned run average and also played shortstop when needed. She was named a Big 3 all-star.

DANAI BOONE (Durfee): Durfee’s senior first baseman, Boone led the way with five home runs and co-led the Hilltoppers in RBIs with 18. A Big 3 all-star, Boone finished the season with a .355 batting average.

ALLYSON SANTERRE (Case): The Most Valuable Player of the team and a unanimous South Coast Conference all-star, Santerre was arguably the premier offensive player in the area, finishing with a .553 batting average and a team-high 52 hits. The Case right fielder also racked up 26 RBIs and scored 20 runs.

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SARA CARVALHO (Case): The Cardinals catcher finished with a .410 batting average and collected 36 hits, while only striking out there times. An outstanding defensive catcher, Carvalho also added 22 RBIs and helped guide the Cards into the Division 3 state semfinals. She was another unanimous SCC all-star.

DANIELLE ROBILLARD (Case): Case’s Female Athlete of the Year, Robillard, a senior, anchored a strong Case defense at first base. “Her biggest asset for us was at first base,” said Case coach Don DiBiasio. “She made our infielders look very good some games.” Offensively, she hit .378 and drove in 21 runs. She was also an SCC all-star.

KAYLA ALLEN (Somerset Berkley): A four-year starter at shortstop for the Raiders, Allen capped her senior year with a .406 batting average. She collected 28 hits and scored 15 runs. The SB captain was also an Eastern Athletic Conference all-star.

ASHLEY TRUMAN (Somerset Berkley): A three-year varsity player, Truman captained the team and was solid both offensively and in the circle. Offensively, Truman finished with a .304 batting average and had 21 hits, including a pair of home runs. In the circle, she compiled a 1.35 ERA and recorded 50 strikeouts. She was also named an EAC all-star.

KELLY MURPHY (Somerset Berkley): Another EAC all-star from Somerset Berkley, Murphy was also a dual threat with her pitching and hitting. Murphy hit .365 for the season and totaled 19 hits and drove in seven. In the circle, the pitched 40 innings and finished with an ERA of 1.55.

SARAH WHISTON (Tiverton): The speedy Whiston was nearly automatic at the plate, finishing the season with a .597 batting average. She led the team with 40 hits, including three home runs. She also stole 13 bases. Whiston was also the Tigers’ pitcher.